verb

sublet

suhb-LEHT

Sublet (verb) means to rent out property that you yourself are renting from someone else. Example: “She sublet her apartment while studying abroad for a semester.”

verb

To rent out property that you yourself are renting from someone else.

"She sublet her apartment while studying abroad for a semester."

noun

An arrangement, or the property itself, rented out under a sublease.

"They found a cheap sublet near campus for the summer."

How to use sublet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRenting your rented place to someone else, usually temporarily.

Common pairings

sublet an apartment find a sublet

Word forms

sublet past tense, sublets plural, sublets singular

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Etymology

From sub- ("under, secondary") plus let, in the sense of "to rent out."

Frequently asked questions

What does “sublet” mean?

The word “sublet” means to rent out property that you yourself are renting from someone else. In plain terms, renting your rented place to someone else, usually temporarily.

How do you pronounce “sublet”?

“Sublet” is pronounced suhb-LEHT (/ˌsʌbˈlɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “sublet” in a sentence?

Here is “sublet” used in a sentence: “She sublet her apartment while studying abroad for a semester.”

What part of speech is “sublet”?

Depending on how it is used, “sublet” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “sublet” have?

“Sublet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to rent out property that you yourself are renting from someone else.